Before the batteries died and the card was filled to capacity, Louisville.com captured as many scenes from this year's Pegasus Parade as possible. Sixty-three images await your eyes in this special slideshow.

The 2012 Kentucky Derby Festival began with North America's largest fireworks display and ended with an f bomb heard 'round the Watterson when Cyndi Lauper cussed out a microphone tech at today's Pegasus Parade.

The eyes of the nation will be upon Louisville on the first Saturday in May, but the real Derby celebration begins in the weeks leading up to the big race. Use this guide to the multiple Derby-related events taking place in the coming days and plan your own "run for the roses."